Live Session With Breakout Star Rhoyle Ivy King From the CW’s ‘All American: Homecoming’
Rhoyle Ivy King
Live Session with Rhoyle Ivy King whose breakout role on CW’s All American: Homecoming is making history for the network and the LGBTQ+ community. Rhoyle plays Nathaniel, CW’s first non-binary BIPOC character. Rhoyle spoke with me about how this role goes beyond being the show’s “token queer character” or “token black character”. For each of Nathaniel’s key story arcs, Rhoyle was in the room with the writers to help tell an accurate story for a group of people who are often misrepresented or cast into the stereotypical role. While Rhoyle himself is a queer man and can harness his own experiences of being ostracized for his sexual identity, he also understands the sensitive nature of playing a character outside of his gender, which is why he collaborated with GLAAD to further bring authenticity and understanding to the role.
Beyond his work on camera and his ongoing fight to bring a voice and representation to the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, Rhoyle is an avid fitness guru and shared some tips and tricks to staying fit.
He is also quite the fashionista and has even gained the attention of Queen Bee, Beyoncé, herself through her brand, IVY PARK. Though his work with Ivy Park is unofficial, his self-produced images have been used across the country in stores and are often shared on Beyoncé’s personal social media accounts. He also uses fashion as an outward expression of himself and gave me a quick rundown on how to upgrade my look.
Rhoyle is a true gem, whose strong voice is making waves in the industry and I found Rhoyle to be fascinating to speak with…tune in!
Keep up with Rhoyle via Instagram @rhoyleivyking
Images courtesy of Rhoyle Ivy King
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